Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.  

OUR VISION 
To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. 
 
Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services. 

Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.

Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients.

Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being.  Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.

Industry: Construction
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Turner Construction Company

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**Division: ** Kansas City

**Project Location(s): ** Kansas City, MO 64105 USA

**Minimum Years Experience:**

**Travel Involved:**

**Job Type: ** Regular

**Job Classification: ** Experienced

**Education:**

**Job Family: ** SourceBlue

**Compensation: ** Salaried Exempt

SourceBlue is a subsidiary of Turner Construction Company that has been purchasing materials and equipment for major construction projects for over 20 years. With a staff of 150+ dedicated professionals and over $5B in equipment and materials procured since its inception, we provide Clients with comprehensive procurement services that are unmatched in the industry today.

**Preferred Technical Background: This role is best suited for candidates who bring an electrical and/or mechanical background within the construction industry, with experience supporting MEP scopes and working closely with engineering, project, and field teams. While supply chain experience is an important component of the position, candidates who have applied their supply chain skills in a construction-focused, technical environment will be most successful in this role.**

Position Description: Project manage daily operations of one or more **SourceBlue ** supply chain projects and coordinate product selection, deliveries, and subcontractor installations with internal SourceBlue teams.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

- Participate in discussions with SourceBlue and Turner Business Unit (BU) Business Development (BD) teams and project leadership about client prospects to secure SourceBlue (SB) business opportunities.

-  Support technical sales effort for BU Business Development/Pre-Construction (e.g., client presentations, reviewing packages, package estimates, scheduling).

-  Partner with SB Preconstruction teams to assess logistics for estimating products.

-  Maintain compliance with purchasing and risk management policies and procedures.

-  Develop project-specific scopes of work for product vendors and review with SB National Supply Chain team.

-  Develop bid packages and issue to vendors. Analyze vendor bids against contract requirements and prepare bid analysis spreadsheets for project team review.

-  Solicit vendor product pricing for project estimates and budgeting.

-  Assess vendor contract terms on specified packages, coordinate review by Supply Chain Business Manager and National SB Supply Chain team, close bid process, and communicate awards to vendors.

-  Coordinate vendor packages with project team and subcontractors to convey full scope of equipment procured.

-  Solicit, develop, draft, and route vendor purchase orders.

-  Create, update and maintain purchasing and submittal logs.

-  Manage vendor submittals, factory testing, delivery of products, start-up of equipment, equipment training for owners’ staff, warrantees, and record documents for purchased equipment.

-  Manage budget and financial reporting for each project; interpret and analyze reports for adherence to project budget, escalate findings as appropriate.

-  Manage project and vendor payment application process and track receivables.

-  Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 8 years of commercial construction experience required, Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field desired, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

-  Expertise in electrical, mechanical, or finished product technical knowledge

-  Experience in commercial construction industry and knowledge of regional market, competition, and industry trends

-  Negotiation and interpersonal relationship building skills with ability influence and engage others

-  Knowledgeable of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques, general contract and subcontract documents, drawings and specifications, and familiar with accounting and cost control procedures

-  Project management skills, able to manage high volumes of work and ability to move projects forward in complex environment and in timely manner

-  Advanced presentation and delivery skills, anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately

-  Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement decision-making

-  Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications and collaborative tools

-  Regular travel

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws. SourceBlue, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.**

SB Supply Chain Project Manager - Electrical/Mechanical

Our mission is to champion all things West Des Moines by strengthening our area companies, providing personalized resources and attracting a top workforce to position WDM as the best suburban city in America.

Industry: Non-profit Organization Management
Company Size: 2-10 employees

West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce

Posted: 05/17/2026

Agricultural, Forestry & Fishing

The **Laboratory Technician ** role allows you to contribute to real-world solutions, such as improving crop yields, enhancing sustainability, and addressing challenges such as climate change and pest resistance. In addition to meaningful work, you would gain hands-on experience with advanced scientific techniques and collaborate with experts across disciplines, which can accelerate your professional growth. Our client also emphasizes innovation, safety, and continuous learning, making it an environment where you can build technical skills while being part of a mission-driven organization that helps farmers succeed and supports a more sustainable food system. Apply today!

**Work Model**

- On-Site

**What You Will Do**

- Collect, organize and accurately record experimental data and findings

- Conduct germination testing by sorting and planting seed samples and evaluating seedlings for vigor and viability

- Investigate and resolve issues related to unexpected or inaccurate results

- Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to short-term projects

- Set up, configure and operate small-scale production equipment and control systems

- Transfer and maintain testing materials within controlled growth environments

**What You Will Need To Be Successful**

- Bachelor's degree in biology or a related scientific field

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with lab managers

- Strong attention to detail

**Benefits Overview**

- 401k

- Major health insurances

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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- $19.00 per hour

Palmer Group

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-  3737 Woodland Ave., Suite 200 West Des Moines IA 50266

- (515) 225-7000

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